inhibit

Verb

• control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
  • inhibit the action of the enzyme
    
  • inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction
    

• limit the range or extent of
  • Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
    

• to put down by force or authority
  • suppress a nascent uprising
    
  • stamp down on littering
    
  • conquer one's desires
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bottle up , suppress , stamp down , subdue , conquer , curb